Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t3.7
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t3.7
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c7.s3.t3.7
Mares and mules (परममश्) were given onequarter less of rations. A mare that had just given birth to a colt was given 1 prastha or 1½ kancha of ghee for the first three days; then for the next ten days, 1 prastha, i.e. 1½ kancha, of सक्तु (i.e. pounded gram, etc.), and oil or ghee mixed with medicine. Afterwards, she was given युषाक (boiled rice), यवस (meadow-grass), and other things suited to the season.